International Jive | Latin

Welcome to International Jive! Jive and American Swing have a lot of overlap, but also major differences. For one, Jive has a faster rhythm than Swing, making it a very energetic dance. Also, Jive is a Latin style dance whereas Swing is Rhythm style. There are many subtle differences between the two styles, so your best source is asking one of our mentors!

Let’s DancE!

The Moves

BasiC

The Jive basic is similar to the Swing basic, but even faster!

Along with getting the timing right, there’s also footwork and hip action. Come join us on Thursday to learn more!

American Swing International Jive Basic Lead s Part (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Basic Follow s Part (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Basic Lead s Part (Copy)

Underarm Turn

This is a move that we cover in a lot of different dances, so here’s the Jive version!

American Swing International Jive Underarm Turn Lead s Part (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Underarm Turn Follows Part (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Underarm Turn Lead s Part (Copy)

Spin

Spin is a really fun move to practice with your partner (if we had them!).

American Swing International Jive Spin (Copy)

Reverse Turn

The reverse turn is so named because the Follow travels under the Lead’s arm in the reverse direction, outside to inside, as the underarm turn.

American Swing International Jive Reverse Turn (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Reverse Turn Steps (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Reverse Turn Arms (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Reverse Turn (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Reverse Turn Steps (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Reverse Turn Arms (Copy)

Underarm Turn w/Backpass

We start this move with an underarm turn, followed by a backpass, and closing with a reverse turn.

American Swing International Jive Underarm Turn w Back pass (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Underarm Turn w Back pass Follow s Part (Copy)

American Swing International Jive Underarm Turn w Back pass (Copy)

Stop and Go

American Swing International Jive Stop and Go Lead s Part (Copy)

Mooch

Mooch is unique to Jive and is perfectly showy! Always have confidence!

International Jive Mooch

International Jive Mooch Footwork

That’s it for our lesson! If you want to learn more, join us at our meetings and send us any questions you might have! Thank you to Abigail, Michael, and Dana for filming these videos and keeping us practicing!